CHAPTER 311: CHAPTER 311 THE YOUNG HANDSOME DRIVER (1)

Cili.

After breaking up with An Mingyuan, his mother had sought out Ruan Pianran several times. Each time, it was the same topic, desperately trying to persuade her to reconcile with An Mingyuan. But Ruan Pianran had made up her mind. No matter how An Mingyuan’s mother persuaded her or what she said, Ruan Pianran remained unmoved, stubbornly sticking to her original decision.

Ending a love marathon of over ten years, although sad and reluctant, Ruan Pianran did not wallow in the whirlpool of heartache, letting herself fall into despair. Since that time she got drunk with Mi Jing, she hadn’t touched alcohol again. She put more energy and time into work, energetically teaching students during the day and focusing on sketching wedding dress designs at night, filling her schedule as much as possible so she wouldn’t have time to think about her past with An Mingyuan or An Mingyuan himself!

"Ruan, looking at wedding dresses again? Planning to get married anytime soon?"

During a break, Ruan Pianran was flipping through a bridal magazine when the short and chubby grade head cheerfully walked over to her seat and casually chatted with her.

"I have no plans to get married for the time being," Ruan Pianran calmly lifted her head and said lightly.

"Haha, you are still young. Focusing on work now to lay a strong foundation for the future is good too." Ruan Pianran was known to be the most taciturn among the school’s teachers. Having worked with her for a few years, the grade head had long been accustomed to her somewhat cold demeanor and enthusiastically continued, seemingly comforting himself.

"Hmm." Ruan Pianran responded lightly, showing no intention to chat idly with the grade head.

However, Ruan Pianran’s indifference did not dampen the grade head’s enthusiasm. He remained lively and asked, "Ruan, do you have any plans for the future?"

"Work hard and earn money." Ruan Pianran’s gaze passed over the grade head’s chubby figure and looked at the open back door of the office as she spoke.

In the past, her greatest goal was to marry An Mingyuan. She had worked and endured for this goal for years, but that goal had shattered not too long ago. Therefore, she had to set a new goal for herself to find motivation to move forward.

"Good, that’s a solid plan." The grade head’s chubby face beamed with a smile, visibly thrilled, as if he had just heard a profound statement from an idol, almost applauding with delight.

The grade head had a loud voice, and his enthusiastic praise startled the other teachers in the office, drawing their attention. Their gazes shifted back and forth between him and Ruan Pianran, all appearing eager to gossip.

Noticing the attention from others, Ruan Pianran frowned and then looked at the grade head, asking, "Do you need to talk to me about something?"

"Oh, Ruan, you are so smart, you can read my mind," the grade head exclaimed.

Hearing this, Ruan Pianran suddenly felt nauseated, thinking she couldn’t care less about guessing the thoughts of such a lecherous man.

"Grade head, if you have something to say, please get straight to the point." Ruan Pianran rejected the man’s vaguely suggestive words, her face growing colder as she spoke brusquely.

"Heh."

Hearing her words, the grade head’s smile froze for a moment, showing visible awkwardness. But when his gaze returned to Ruan Pianran’s face, his smile brightened again. He looked at her beautiful face in admiration and said cheerfully, "Our school is currently undertaking academic exchanges with Jin City Bilingual School. In my opinion, this is a crucial and meaningful event, not only beneficial for our teachers and students..."

The grade head continued to speak passionately, shamelessly plagiarizing the principal’s speech from the morning meeting, until he eventually forgot his lines and had to stop.

"In short, I am entirely supportive of this activity." After a two-second pause, the grade head concluded confidently, looking proud like he was speaking to thousands of admiring fans rather than just Ruan Pianran.

"So, is the grade head asking me to recommend candidates for the exchange?" While the grade head spoke, Ruan Pianran’s attention had returned to the magazine. When he finished, she lifted her head and pretended to inquire seriously.

"No." The grade head withdrew his hand from the edge of the table, clasped his hands together, and then straightened up, saying solemnly, "The principal has already decided the candidate for the exchange student and has also appointed you as the representative teacher to go to Jin City Bilingual School for the exchange."

"Me?" This news came entirely out of the blue for Ruan Pianran. Although she had a few years of teaching experience, she felt she was still quite behind the more experienced and slightly older teachers.

"Yes, indeed. You are one of the key teachers in our grade and one of the elite among the school’s teachers. The school leadership is aware of all your previous hard work. So, everyone unanimously recommended you this time, as recognition of your outstanding work performance!" The grade head recited his pre-prepared words smoothly. After finishing, he donned a leader’s posture and earnestly said, "Ruan, you must perform well this time, and by no means let down the expectations and trust of the school leadership..."

"The school leadership unanimously recommended me?" The grade head had said a lot, but Ruan Pianran’s mind was only echoing this one sentence. She thought, how could that be? Among all the teachers in the school, she had always been quite inconspicuous. There were plenty who were more capable, famous, and experienced than her. What made her worthy of such unanimous recommendation from the school leadership!

"Yes." The grade head nodded affirmatively without the slightest hint of guilt from lying.

As part of the school leadership, he was well aware of certain inside information. Although he didn’t know what kind of close relationship Ruan Pianran had with someone high up at Jin City Bilingual School, which prompted them to specify her as the representative teacher, conducting such an event was immensely beneficial for the school. Not only could it enhance the school’s publicity, but they could also receive support from the bilingual school. It was undoubtedly a great deal!

"Grade head, could you have made a mistake? Or, perhaps you’re joking with me because April Fools’ Day is approaching?" Ruan Pianran still couldn’t believe such a thing would fall on her, a touch of disbelief coloring her typically cool face.

"Ruan, I am a very serious person and don’t like to joke." The grade head placed his hands behind his back, thrusting his round beer belly forward, and said with a serious expression, "You should pack your things quickly; the car is already waiting by the dormitory. We’re leaving in half an hour!"

Returning to the dormitory, Ruan Pianran indeed saw a business car parked in front of the main entrance. The imposing steel body of the vehicle stood there like a mighty metal beast, impossible to ignore.

"Miss Ruan, hello." Just as Ruan Pianran was walking past the car, the door opened, and a young man stepped out, smiling brightly and greeting her.